What Are You Doing This Summer? A Word of Caution in our Screen-Reliant World
June 18, 2025
School’s out and the kids are in—in your homes, in your refrigerators and in your hair. The newness of the
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Did you play “Hide and Seek” with your neighborhood friends growing up? The version I played involved the “Seeker” standing by a Home Base, usually a tree or street sign, and counting to a designated number (usually 100) while all the “Hiders” dispersed throughout the neighborhood. After the Seeker reached the end of their count, […]
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Good Dads staff are feeling endless gratitude for the outpour of support we saw at our annual fundraiser celebration on Thursday, Oct. 17. Nearly 400 guests joined us to support responsible fatherhood in a community context. It’s amazing what we can achieve when we work together! A million thanks to the wonderful community leaders who […]
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Purchasing a personal device for a child may be simple, and teaching them how it functions, easy. In fact, it’s too easy—but something that is not simple or easy is the task of reversing a bad habit or psychological damages associated with their use of these super-handy and convenient devices. That said, while one’s awareness […]
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Generously Supported By: Contest Summary Dads and kids are encouraged to get their creative juices flowing for Good Dads’ Corrugated Creation Design Contest! Use whatever materials you’d like to decorate, paint and beautify your blank canvas. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box! Fun prizes are up for grabs for winners in these categories: […]
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Who better to ask than a classroom full of teenagers, “What does it mean to be a good dad?” At Parkview High School, classrooms are full of a variety of perceptions considering its high diversity rate–both multiculturally and socioeconomically. There was hesitancy to even ask the question because that can be a sensitive topic to […]
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This month on the Growing Good Dads blog, we’re turning to some of the most important sources of wisdom and experience on teenagers: Educators! We’ve reached out to high schools in the Springfield area and are excited to bring you a variety of coverage you won’t want to miss. To kick off the month, we […]
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It was lunchtime, and the dads came hungry. As break began on a Friday in late September, welders and grinders at Watson Metal Masters filed into the conference room, guided by their noses by the mouthwatering scent of Missouri favorites: fried chicken, green beans and corn, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, cookies. It was the last […]
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The Growing Good Dads Blog features some curated content from online resources. This post originally appeared on the Growing Leaders website and was not written by Good Dads staff. Most teenagers today are aware of the negative impact of smartphones. By this point, they all seem to know it deepens anxiety, heightens negative emotions, and increases FOMO. […]
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Will looked at his bank statement and wondered again what he and Elise were thinking when they decided to have children. It’s not that he didn’t love their three kids, but raising them wasn’t cheap or easy. Sean (15), regularly complained about the injustice of being required to do chores, even though Will and Elise […]
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Mental health is as vital as physical health, yet there remains a significant barrier preventing many from seeking help: stigma. For youth, this stigma can lead to untreated mental health conditions hindering their growth, education and overall well-being. The Local Challenge: Youth Mental Health in Springfield Our city isn’t immune to these challenges. Recent data […]
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Good Dads sat down with two teens who shared their experiences on what it's like being behind the wheel with their dad as the instructor....
This week we’re reaching back into the Good Dads archives to bring you a blogpost from Deron Smith, a professor, pastor and father. While Deron originally wrote this back in 2015, we think the topics he covers are just as topical today! I was sitting at my computer working away on some project, when one […]
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Careers and College and Responsibilities—Oh My! How Dads can Help their 18-year-olds Succeed After High School
Did you play “Hide and Seek” with your neighborhood friends growing up? The version I played involved the “Seeker” standing
Gallery: 400 Guests join Good Dads for Great Communities Celebration
Good Dads staff are feeling endless gratitude for the outpour of support we saw at our annual fundraiser celebration on
A Good Use of Time: How Dads and Teens can Find Compromise with Screen Time, Cell Phones and Technology
Purchasing a personal device for a child may be simple, and teaching them how it functions, easy. In fact, it’s
Corrugated Creation Design Contest: Good Dads Great Communities
Generously Supported By: Contest Summary Dads and kids are encouraged to get their creative juices flowing for Good Dads’ Corrugated
What Does it Mean to be a Good Dad? Answers and Insights from Educators and Students
Who better to ask than a classroom full of teenagers, “What does it mean to be a good dad?” At
The Power of Dad Jokes: More than Just Groans
This month on the Growing Good Dads blog, we’re turning to some of the most important sources of wisdom and
Letting Good Dads Shine at Watson Metal Masters
It was lunchtime, and the dads came hungry. As break began on a Friday in late September, welders and grinders
Four Rules That Could Reverse the Anxiety Epidemic in Teens
The Growing Good Dads Blog features some curated content from online resources. This post originally appeared on the Growing Leaders website and
Are Good Dads Happier?
Will looked at his bank statement and wondered again what he and Elise were thinking when they decided to have
Breaking the Stigma: Supporting Youth Mental Health in Our Community
Mental health is as vital as physical health, yet there remains a significant barrier preventing many from seeking help: stigma.
Steer ‘em right: How dads can help their teens be safe and confident drivers
Good Dads sat down with two teens who shared their experiences on what it’s like being behind the wheel with
“I Hear You”: How to Listen Well to Your Child
This week we’re reaching back into the Good Dads archives to bring you a blogpost from Deron Smith, a professor,
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